Hi everybody. I have recently purchased a 2004 Almera SXE Dci.. this is my first ever Nissan and first ever Diesel.. So I hope it turns out to be a good buy.
I have a few questions for my fellow Almera owners. I don't think that I have any issues/faults on the car, but I have nothing to compare it to power and mechanics wise etc but seems ok.
What should I check for on the car to make sure its in good order and doesnt have any common problems lurking underneath. Ive heard that the Turbo's can be weak and that some parts of the fuelling system can clog up with gum/soot etc. I am considering buying some cleaning spray to push through the air induction system and maybe treat the engine via the diesel also to give it a good clear out. Any do's and don'ts here ?
The headlights aren't the brightest. With it being the 2004 model it seem's to have projector lights, am I ok to go HID for a boost ?
Are the Power Chips/Tuning Boxes worth considering to boost power etc or will they cause more issues with turbo failure etc ?
I would like to get the best out of what the car has to offer and maybe upgrade it a little but don't wan't to cause other issues... Im not really looking to do anything else to it really, maybe change the alloys at some stage for 17's but thats about it.
Cheers, Simon
I have a few questions for my fellow Almera owners. I don't think that I have any issues/faults on the car, but I have nothing to compare it to power and mechanics wise etc but seems ok.
What should I check for on the car to make sure its in good order and doesnt have any common problems lurking underneath. Ive heard that the Turbo's can be weak and that some parts of the fuelling system can clog up with gum/soot etc. I am considering buying some cleaning spray to push through the air induction system and maybe treat the engine via the diesel also to give it a good clear out. Any do's and don'ts here ?
The headlights aren't the brightest. With it being the 2004 model it seem's to have projector lights, am I ok to go HID for a boost ?
Are the Power Chips/Tuning Boxes worth considering to boost power etc or will they cause more issues with turbo failure etc ?
I would like to get the best out of what the car has to offer and maybe upgrade it a little but don't wan't to cause other issues... Im not really looking to do anything else to it really, maybe change the alloys at some stage for 17's but thats about it.
Cheers, Simon